| "Dive" | ||||
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| Single by Usher | ||||
| from the album Looking 4 Myself | ||||
| Released | August 28, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Studio | Parkland Playhouse (Parkland, FL); Circlehouse Studios (Miami, FL) | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:47 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| "Dive" on YouTube | ||||
"Dive" is a song recorded by the American recording artist Usher for his seventh studio album, Looking 4 Myself (2012). It was written and produced by Rico Love, Jim Jonsin, Danny Morris and Frank Romano. "Dive" is a slow-paced R&B ballad with elements of pop music, with Usher making use of his falsetto range. Its lyrics use the metaphor of diving, which was interpreted by critics to discuss a commitment to a relationship. The song was announced by Usher on Twitter as the fifth single from Looking 4 Myself on August 21, 2012.[1] It was released to urban radio on August 28, 2012.
An accompanying music video directed by Chris Applebaum, portrays Victoria's Secret Angel model Chanel Iman as Usher's love interest, showing them being intimate and having sex in several scenes. The song debuted at number 50 on the South Korea Gaon International Chart, with sales of 6,546 digital copies. "Dive" peaked at number 34 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, remaining on the chart for twelve weeks before dropping out.
- ^ "Usher Confirms 'Dive' As New Single From Seventh Album 'Looking 4 Myself'". Capital. Global Radio. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2012.